Stepping back into the limelight in style, cult indie heroes Iglu & Hartly are back with their latest anthem ‘Supreme’, released as they announce their UK tour for 2026, kicking off on March 13 in Birmingham. With over 100 million streams to their name, the California-based trio is riding the wave of the noughties indie revival, bringing their distinctive brand of indie synth-pop to the UK for the first time in years.
After enjoying a worldwide hit in 2009 with In The City, which hit number five on the UK charts and still gets airtime on BBC Radio 1, the new tour promises surprise appearances, new music, and the unmissable energy that has long defined their shows. London and Bristol dates have already sold out, and tickets for the remaining cities are flying. Operating completely independently, the band’s latest antics are driven entirely by their close-knit fan community, with sponsors like clothing company Joe Browns now joining the boho-Cali vibe.
‘Supreme’ pairs funk-popp and accessibility with a more gritty edge thanks to the rapped verses and sharp guitar tones, creating a track made for sticky dancefloors and packed venues. Walking the line between indie rock and dance-pop, the song is instantly infectious, an anthem that leaves listeners stricken with groove and the urge to dance. Renowned for their euphoric live performances, Iglu & Hartly look set to double down on that reputation with this release, re-establishing themselves as one of the most riotous gigging bands on the scene.
The band explains, “We wanted to bring that signature LA heat back to the UK with ‘Supreme’ a high-octane anthem designed to capture the same riotous, party-starting energy that first put us on the map. This tour is all about celebrating that timeless ‘sweat’ soaked hype’ with our Harties, proving that the California sun never really set on the Iglu & Hartly sound.”
If you remember the summer of 2009, you might recall the five shirtless ‘hot-rods’ from LA who took the Isle of Wight stage by storm. Their Top 5 smash, In This City, became a global anthem, earning praise from NME and the BBC while building a dedicated legion of ‘Harties’ worldwide. After a meteoric rise and a well-earned hiatus, the band reunited in 2018, sparking an avalanche of new energy. Their 2020 single Cooler dominated LA radio, hitting number one on KROQ for eight straight weeks, leading into the 2023 Money EP, which Fame Magazine called “a timeless force to be reckoned with.” Their genre-bending sound is far more than a trip down memory lane.
Excitement is already reaching fever pitch as the Californian trio return for a five-city UK tour this March. The opening night in Birmingham will coincide with the release of ‘Supreme’, delivering the signature adventurous party vibes and undeniable energy fans have been waiting for. Following last year’s sold-out comeback shows, which saw Busted’s James Bourne join frontman Jarvis Anderson on stage, this two-week run promises an explosion of colour, sweat, and hype. With over 100 million streams and a reputation for what The Sunday Times calls a “riotous affair,” this is a nostalgia-fuelled, dancefloor-ready gig you cannot miss. The boys from LA are back, and they’re bringing the California sun with them. Tickets are available now from the band’s website.
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